| Type: |
Vegetable |
| Seed #: |
449 |
| Common Name: |
Lettuce  |
| Latin Name: |
Lactus sativa |
| Variety: |
Freckles |
| Colour: |
green |
| Temperature: |
18C - 22C (64F - 72F) (Zone 2) |
| Blooms: |
44 days |
| Site: |
Full Sun/part shade |
| Height: |
10cm - 12cm (4" - 5") |
| Spread: |
20cm - 25cm (8" - 10") |
| Quantity: |
100 Seeds |
Price: |
$3.99 |
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Notes: A fast-growing with a mild flavour. Beautiful light green crumpled leaves, with spectacular red speckles and tops.Has thick, juicy leaves on compact plants. Perfect for small gardens and planters.
Instructions: Direct sow 1 to 2 cm deep after the last frost or in warmer climates sow in September and October for harvests in early May. Lettuce is a cool-season vegetable and appreciates being shaded from the direct afternoon sun.
History: Brought to North America from Germany/Holland by the Mennonites over 200 years ago.
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